"Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class"

Elden Ring: Nightreign has unveiled a thrilling new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its eagerly anticipated release in May. Dive into the details of this sniper class and see how it's set to revolutionize ranged gameplay in the game!

Nightreign Unveils the 6th Class: Ironeye

A Deadly Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces the Ironeye, a sniper class designed to enhance ranged combat with a focus on speed and agility. The character trailer, showcasing this new addition, features the Ironeye wielding an impressive bow and arrow setup. The class's unique ability to run up walls allows for stunning mid-air attacks, adding a dynamic element to gameplay. A new aiming system, designed to simplify headshots, further elevates the class's precision. The trailer even captures a dramatic riposte move, with the Ironeye shooting an arrow straight to an enemy's heart.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players got a taste of four out of the eight playable classes: the versatile Wylder, the sturdy Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the spell-casting Recluse. With Ironeye marking the sixth class revealed, anticipation builds for the possible unveiling of the final two classes later this month, as Nightreign approaches its launch.

The quality-of-life improvements, such as the new aiming system, have sparked hope among fans that these enhancements might also find their way into the original Elden Ring. Such updates could make bows more attractive as primary weapons, a change welcomed by many, given their relative unpopularity compared to melee options in the original game. Social media platforms like Reddit have buzzed with discussions on how this revamped sniper class might encourage more players to explore ranged builds in Nightreign.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure within the Elden Ring universe, is set to launch on May 30th, 2025, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. For a deeper dive into the game, be sure to check out Game8’s comprehensive coverage below!